Bioethicist refuses to be pawn on assisted-suicide panel
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Catholic bioethicist Moira McQueen has refused an invitation to sit on a provincial/territorial panel developing guidelines for physician-assisted death because she feared being used to show that all sides of the issue were consulted.
Archdiocese of Toronto looking to sponsor 100 Syrian refugee families
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - One hundred more families, three-million more dollars and an infinite well of compassion will be the Archdiocese of Toronto’s response to photos of three-year-old Alan Kurdi’s tiny, lifeless body lying on a Turkish beach.
Canadian bishops' social justice document raises plight of refugees
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - As the world reacted with horror Sept. 3 to the picture of a drowned little migrant boy, Canada’s bishops published a social justice document pleading for generosity.
‘Forgive’ divorce, canon lawyer urges
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterBishops who attend the Synod on the Family in Rome next month should find a way for divorced and remarried Catholics to be forgiven and allowed back into the communion line, urges one of the most senior and respected canon lawyers in Canada.
Peterborough tackles its crippling debt
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterAfter 12 years of belt tightening, the Diocese of Peterborough is poised to pay off a near-crippling $14-million debt.
Filipino priests have the music in them
By Agnieszka Krawczynski, Canadian Catholic NewsSURREY, B.C. - Four priests in the Philippines are proving that bright lights, fresh outfits and upbeat tunes aren’t just for boy bands.
Quebec bill looks to expand powers of its human rights commission
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - A Quebec bill that would give the province’s human rights commission expanded powers will only “amplify” these powers at a time when many are calling for a curbing of these commissions, critics say.
D&P fall campaign tackles the spiritual and political sides of climate change
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterOn the World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation on Sept. 1, the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace launched its fall campaign demanding action on climate change.
Caregivers’ situation worsens under new rules
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Changes to Canada’s Live-in Caregiver’s Program (LCP) promised to improve the immigration path have actually made things worse, says Kristina Torres.
‘Death kits’ prepared for Quebec doctors
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - When news leaked Sept. 1 that the Quebec government is preparing “euthanasia kits” for doctors, it came as no surprise to the head of a physicians’ group that opposes euthanasia.
ShareLife comes in over the top in 2015 campaign
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Catholics of the Archdiocese of Toronto pulled together at the last hour to push the ShareLife annual appeal above and beyond its goal.